Assorted pics from the weekend!

[micki76]

We took Abigail to the vet today to start her heartworm treatment. So we spent this past weekend outside playing since it was her last chance to play for 6 weeks. They had a blast!

Look at all the dog blankets, bones and toys.


Everyone blew raspberries except Chester!

[micki76]

[micki76]

Look! A ballerina!



That's all! Abby will see everyone in 6 weeks!

[lovemyshiba]

Great pictures Micki!!!
It sure looks like everyone is having a blast!!!
Chester must rule all outside!!!!!

Good luck with Abby's treatments--I hope we can see a picture or 2 of her while she is away

I just love the picture of Aneko with her tongue out--what a great personality she has!!!

[jenfer]

Great pictures. I enjoy seeing your furkids having so much fun.

[anna_66]

Excuse me if I sound a little out of the loop, but what does Abigail have to go through for her treatment that she won't be able to play for 6 weeks?

[micki76]

Originally posted by anna_66
Excuse me if I sound a little out of the loop, but what does Abigail have to go through for her treatment that she won't be able to play for 6 weeks?

Hi Anna! She's heartworm positive and after they give her the injection, she must remain calm and still for a minimum of 6 weeks. After the very painful injection kills the worms in her heart, the worms must still be pumped out of the heart. If she gets excited or has any activity at all, the heart will pump faster, expelling more dead worms. That can cause a blocked artery and death. The first 2 weeks are the most critical time for this so we decided to board her. She HATES her crate and my terriers get her very excited so we thought it best to board her for the most important time.

When she comes home, it's into the guest room in her crate. 24/7 for 4 weeks. She only goes out on a leash to potty and right back in. She's going to hate me, but it's for her own good. We think she's less than a year, so this is a treatment that must be done. If and old dog, say Aneko's age, gets heartworm they don't treat it this way. An older dog would most likely die a natural death before the heartworms killed it.

[Cincy'sMom]

Great pictures Micki! All your pups are adorable!!

goodluck with Abby's HW treatments!!!

[Tonya]

Great pics! She's such a doll! I'm glad she's fitting in with the group!

[My Peanuts]

Great pics! Poor Abigail but it is for the best. She'd say thank you if she could.

[K9soul]

Oh my gosh, those are so sweet! It's really hard to pick a favorite. I really love them all. This one is just too cute:



That sure is a change from the snarling picture of her when you first got her home

She'll be in my prayers during her difficult treatment for heartworms . Be sure to keep us updated on that too.

[wolfsoul]

Aww great pics! Too cute!

[trayi52]

Really great, great Photos Micki. Poor little Abigail. But its for the best.

I love this picture:
1,2,3, Look out behind!! What did you say Mom? I said LOOk out behind!!!


LOL, they are all great Micki, I always love seeing all your gang! Aneko is just precious.

Willie

[BCBlondie]

AWW WONDERFUL pics!!! Your dogs are all soooo cute!! Looks like they had a blast outside together!!

My favorite pic is this one. Simply beautiful!!!!

[shais_mom]

AAWW
Great Pics Micki!!!